“UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. Miller takes place Jan. 20 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., and its main card airs live on FX. Preliminary bouts are expected to air on FUEL TV.

Rivera spoke openly of retirement following a heartbreaking and controversial loss to Michael Bisping at UFC 127 but pressed on with a fight against short-notice replacement Constantinos Philippou at UFC 133. A decision loss prompted more questions of Rivera’s long-term plan, but today’s booking confirms the Massachusetts native is still on the hunt.

Prior to his two-fight skid, Rivera dispatched Nissen Osterneck, Rob Kimmons and Nate Quarry to earn a fight with Bisping.

Schafer returned to the octagon at UFC 136 after a brief stint on the regional circuit. He faced Aaron Simpson and was outstruck en route to a unanimous decision loss.

“Red” carries notable victories over Houston Alexander and Antonio Mendes in his eight UFC appearances. However, a loss to Rivera would likely signal his exit from the industry-leading promotion.

As the UFC 189 tour made its last stop in Dublin, featherweight champ Jose Aldo was met with a torrent of abuse from the Irish fans. It might have been unpleasant, but it might also have been just what he needed.